Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist

Your checklist

  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111

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Otahuhu Scrap Yard Fire update #3

News and media|4 February 2024

Firefighters have made good progress suppressing a fire at an Otahuhu scrap yard, and the number of crews, trucks and specialist appliances have been scaled back.

North Island weather update #8

News and media|30 January 2023

Fire and Emergency’s Communication Centres have received 348 calls in the past 24 hours. 273 of these calls were from Auckland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty.

Eke Taumata Six Month Report to 31 December 2023
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Report on the last six months' delivering on the recommendations of the review into Fire and Emergency’s culture and complaints handling practices.

Tasman and Nelson landowners asked to delay outdoor burning

News and media|2 September 2021

Landowners in the Tasman and Nelson districts are being asked to delay lighting non-essential fires while the area remains in COVID Alert Level 3.

Lee Valley Update #6

News and media|8 February 2024

Firefighters, helicopters and two heavy machinery operators are continuing their efforts to bring the Lee Valley fire under control.

Matakana Island Fire Update #4

News and media|24 December 2023

Helicopters and fire crews have now contained the large scrub and pine slash fire on Matakana Island, first reported on Saturday evening.

Waikato wetland fire update #12

News and media|25 October 2024

Fire and Emergency drone crews identified 16 hotspots overnight, with crews now focused on dampening them down today.

Barriers and enablers of recruitment and retention diversity – Report #203 [2023]
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Examines recruitment and retention of staff at Fire & Emergency NZ with recommendations on improving diversity in firefighting and corporate staffing